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Industry is any economic activity which creates jobs and generates income.All industry is made up of four sectors that are a linked together like a chain: primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary industry.Industries in the primary and secondary sectors are the oldest types of industry and involve working directly with raw products.Primary industries are the starting point for all industrial activities. They involve the growing, extracting or collection of raw materials from the Earth or sea.Farming, fishing and mining are examples of primary industries. Work in these industries tends to be hard and physical. In the past, it required a lot…

1. Betashares Geared Short Australian Government Bond Complex ETF (ASX: BBAB)  Exposure: Invests assets in cash and cash equivalents, and sells 10-year Australian Treasury Bond Futures AUM: A$484,0002 BBAB is a geared bond ETF that gives traders an aggressive way to take short positions on Australian government bonds. Geared also means ‘leveraged’, wherein the ETF borrows funds to amplify profits or losses. Put simply, where a traditional ETF will try to mimic an index, say, 1:1, a geared ETF will aim for 2:1 or even 3:1. The fund is, therefore, structured using derivatives, so it doesn’t directly hold bonds. Instead,…

Over the past two and a half weeks, I’ve had conversations with 17 Managed Transportation Services (MTS) executives in preparation for eft’s 3PL & Supply Chain Summit.  Managed transportation involves a shipper outsourcing the planning and execution of their shipments to a managed service provider. I had some great conversations. In this article, I want to highlight what I’m hearing. Europeans and North Americans talk about this topic in different ways. In Europe, they often refer to this as a 4PL (fourth party logistics) service; in North America, we are more likely to call it “managed transportation” or “transportation management.” When…

India’s MSMEs must shift their focus toward manufacturing and strengthening local supply chains to drive the country’s next phase of economic growth, industry leaders said on Saturday.Speaking at an event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), the message was highlighted by Nivruti Rai, Managing Director & CEO of Invest India, who shared a forward-looking plan to boost investment, technology collaboration and the scale of small and medium enterprises. Rai said India has long benefited from its strong services sector and domestic consumption. However, she stressed that doubling the country’s GDP will require MSMEs to invest more…

This article was written byFollowAs of 2025, I’ve got over 10 years of researching companies. In total, throughout my investing life, I estimate that I researched (in depth) well over 1000 companies, from commodities like oil, natural gas, gold and copper to tech like Google or Nokia and many emerging market stocks, which I believe could help me provide useful content for readers. After writing my own blog for about 3 years, I decided to switch to a value investing-focused YouTube channel, where I researched hundreds of different companies so far. I would say my favorite type of company to…

Securing finance for investment property in the UK can feel like threading a needle in a storm. Whether you’re a seasoned landlord expanding your portfolio or a business owner acquiring new premises, you need a broker who understands commercial lending from every angle. Commercial buy to let mortgages are loans secured against property used for business purposes. Unlike residential loans, these are structured around business performance and risk, with repayment terms typically spanning three to thirty years. Many investors choose them for long-term stability, potential tax advantages, and protection from rent inflation. The borrowing limit depends on property value, projected…

Gold and silver prices were highly volatile this week amid easing global trade tensions, stronger US economic data, and fading hopes of a December Fed rate cut. Gold fluctuated sharply on MCX, while silver ended lower despite broader bullish sentiment Published Date – 22 November 2025, 03:25 PM New Delhi: Gold and silver prices remained volatile this week amid signs of some ease in global trade order, fading expectations of a December rate cut by the US Federal Reserve, and a stronger dollar index. According to the Indian Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), the price of 24-carat…

Geopolitical events continue to play a significant role in the forex trading market, influencing the value of the Indian Rupee (INR) in 2026. For Indian traders, the global political environment could lead to increased volatility in currency markets. Understanding the potential risks posed by geopolitical developments will be crucial in crafting strategies for the year ahead.In 2026, ongoing tensions in regions such as the Middle East, South Asia, and East Asia will have a direct impact on the forex market. The potential for military conflict, sanctions, or diplomatic standoffs could cause sharp market reactions, especially in cases where India’s trade…

Mollitiam Industries, a small and little-known Spanish spyware maker, is shutting down.  The startup’s demise was first reported by the intelligence and surveillance trade news website Intelligence Online, which blamed the company’s downfall on financial issues. Public business records confirm that the company filed for bankruptcy on January 23.  Unlike Hacking Team, NSO Group, and now Paragon Solutions, Mollitiam Industries, which is based in Toledo, a town outside of Madrid, Spain, has mostly operated out of public view. In part, secrecy is just a consequence of the nature of the spyware industry: There are a lot of vendors all over…

2020 has started off in nightmarish biblical proportions- droughts, fires, floods, and a pandemic virus that has gripped the planet. The response by governments, companies and communities over the COVID-19 pandemic has suddenly impacted our way of life and that of our local, regional and global transportation systems. The speed with which these impacts have been felt is significant as global airlines, national railways and local subway and bus systems experience free-fall declines in customers. The resulting pressure to reduce service or even shut down operations altogether has thrown the systems into worst-case scenarios and un-chartered territory. It also offers…